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The cost of independent living in Houston is about $5,074 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 60 options. Read 729 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Catered Living at Ocean Pines
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
Photo of Village at Chester
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Chester is located in the picturesque city of Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland by Kent Island Narrows. The region boasts gorgeous walking and biking trails, plenty of fine dining experiences and plenty to see and do. Village at Chester is a senior housing community which is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Houston, DE

The average cost of senior living in Houston is $5,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartly, DE with an average of $4,158 per month.

Independent living costs in Houston, DE, vs. nearby cities

Houston, DE
$5,082/mo
$6,466/mo

Independent living costs in Houston, DE, vs. state and national averages

Houston, DE
$5,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Houston, DE, vs. other senior living options

$6,566/mo
Independent Living
$5,082/mo

Independent living costs in Houston, DE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,637/mo
Studio
$6,663/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,588/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Houston vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Houston, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHouston, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$5,082/mo$5,194/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$6,447/mo$6,185/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$6,566/mo$6,244/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Houston, DE:$5,082/mo
Delaware:$5,194/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Houston, DE:$6,447/mo
Delaware:$6,185/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Houston, DE:$6,566/mo
Delaware:$6,244/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Houston, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Houston and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Houston, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Houston have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Houston, DE$3,906/mo$4,174/mo-6.4%
Delaware$3,783/mo$3,158/mo+19.8%
National$2,836/mo$2,804/mo+1.1%
Houston, DE
2024 average cost:$3,906/mo
2023 average cost:$4,174/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,783/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,836/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Houston

Recent reviews for independent living in Houston

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Houston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houston, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houston independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Houston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houston, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Houston independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Houston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houston, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houston independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Houston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houston, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.4%
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